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Childhood is the best time to learn the healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Healthy eating can help your child feel good, stay at a normal weight, and have lots of energy for school and play. In fact, healthy eating can help your whole family live better which will carry through to future generations.
<p>Serve modest portions, even if it has to be on a smaller plate. For example, children between the ages of 2 and 8 should have 2 to 4 ounces of meat or meat alternatives each day. Children between.. more
• Offer new food. When trying a new food at a meal, be sure to include another food that your child already likes. Don't give up on offering new foods. Children may need many tries before they accep.. more
• Help your children understand healthy eating by teaching them about food - where it comes from, how it grows, what nutrients it contains, and how many calories it has.
• Grow some of your own foo..
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If you have questions about this information, print it out and take it with you when you visit your doctor. You may want to use a highlighter to mark areas or make notes in the margins of the pages.. more